Crypto Crime News

Explore the darker side of the crypto industry. Everything from fraudulent initial public offerings and lawsuits to hacks, dark market deals, thefts and kidnappings.

36 Unauthorized Crypto Exchanges Shut Down in Kazakhstan Amid Ongoing Crackdown

In 2024, Kazakhstan intensified its efforts to tackle money laundering by shutting down 36 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges, a sharp decline of 96% compared to the previous year.

08.01.2025 21:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

New $70 Million Fund Launched to Support WazirX Hack Victims

Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch has launched a ₹600 crore ($69.9 million) recovery fund to assist users impacted by the July 2024 WazirX security breach.

08.01.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Prosecutors Estimate Over 1 Million Victims in Terra Collapse

U.S. prosecutors have revealed that the collapse of Terraform Labs’ TerraUSD and Luna cryptocurrencies may have impacted over one million individuals and entities worldwide.

07.01.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

XRP Advocate Sounds Alarm on Advanced Crypto Scams

Crypto lawyer and XRP advocate John Deaton has issued a cautionary message to investors about the increasing prevalence of scams targeting the digital asset industry.

04.01.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court After Extradition

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, appeared in a U.S. federal court on January 2, 2025, marking his first legal proceeding since being extradited from Montenegro.

03.01.2025 10:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Radiant Capital Struggles to Recover After $53 Million Attack

Radiant Capital, a cross-chain lending protocol, is currently grappling with the aftermath of a major security breach that resulted in the loss of millions in funds.

31.12.2024 19:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Solana Co-Founder Sued by Ex-Wife Over Alleged Theft of Millions in Staking Reward

Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana, is being sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, who claims he misappropriated millions in cryptocurrency from her wallet.

29.12.2024 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov